Trust Like a Child

finding the truth

From the moment we are born, we are loved and cared for.

A mother or other caregiver took care of all of our needs:  food, warmth, comfort, love. As infants and children, we do not worry about anything. We have complete trust that our needs will be provided for, and we look at the world around us with curiosity and wonder.

It’s not long, though, before we are praised and encouraged to become independent.  Sitting, crawling, taking our first steps. Feeding, dressing, and caring for ourselves. Soon, thinking for ourselves and relying on ourselves. During a period of what seems like wonderful accomplishments, we insidiously lose trust in our needs being met. We see less wonder and we crave more self-control.

We think we can do this better ourselves, for ourselves. But there is the lie. At times, we are reminded that no matter how hard we try, we are not in control. We need to accept that we are part of something unknown, something larger than ourselves. Recognizing this truth is where freedom lies in finding a truly balanced life. Returning to our natural child-like instincts to trust it will all work out, better than if we are large and in charge, is a pathway to a deeper life of meaning. 

How do we do this? Where do we start? 

Start by replacing worry with wonder. The next time you are worried about anything, ask yourself why you are worried and then give that thought to God, surrender it to the universe. It is out of your control, and replace that thought with wonder.

Be present to what is immediately surrounding you and ask, What are my surroundings (people, circumstances, nature, or the environment) trying to tell me? 

There is wisdom in wonder, if we are intentional about opening ourselves to it. Pivot away from worry and turn to wonder. Trust again like a child. You will soon find yourself more at peace and moving away from fear, the fear that holds you back.

Be Well ❤️

Kelly